Lawmakers request Virginia be added to offshore drilling ban
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A group of Democratic lawmakers is pressuring President Trump to extend a moratorium on offshore oil and gas drilling to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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House passes bill protecting pregnant workers from employment discrimination
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There is currently no federal law that explicitly and affirmatively guarantees all pregnant workers the right to basic accommodations – such as appropriate seating, water breaks, and relief from heavy lifting.
Warner pushes for measures to reinforce cybersecurity in public schools
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is raising alarm regarding the need to protect education infrastructure from cyber-attacks following a ransomware incident at Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia.
Climate, energy news roundup: Sept. 20
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Ginsburg passes, setting up potential political firestorm on eve of 2020 election
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, died Friday evening surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer.
Bob Good picks up endorsement from National Federation of Independent Business
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The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed Fifth District Republican nominee Bob Good.
Morgan Griffith: Key pieces of health legislation move forward
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The coronavirus pandemic has consumed the attention of the country, but health care challenges that existed before COVID-19 ever came about remain.
Warner, Kaine push for TPS protections in next COVID-19 relief bill
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The eligibility of thousands of essential workers in the National Capital Region with Temporary Protected Status is in question due to ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to terminate the program.
McEachin opens nominations for inaugural Veteran of the Year Award
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) announced a new Veteran of the Year program to recognize and honor the service of veterans living in Virginia’s Fourth District.
Spanberger: Democrats, Republicans ‘must get back to the negotiating table’ on COVID-19 relief
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) today joined fellow members of the Problem Solvers Caucus — comprised of 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans — to unveil the caucus’ “March to Common Ground” framework to help break the gridlock on the latest COVID-19 relief package.
